Monthly Archives: March 2011
Response – March 29
As many others have already mentioned, a common thread running through each of the readings for this week was the idea of “home”. No matter the ethnicity, each immigrant group found their place in America and created a new life … Continue reading
Response (3/29/10)
I found Sharman’s reading to be the most enjoyable so far. Each chapter was so distinct- a unique flavor, mood, and story. In all of Sharman’s narratives, there are switches between his subjects’ current life, family and their childhood and … Continue reading
Response No. 7
These readings were a great compliment to our adventure to East Harlem last week. Now that I have experienced the area in person, I feel like I can see more clearly from the perspectives of Robert Orsi, Piri Thomas, and … Continue reading
Reading Response 6 (a REALLY REALLY rushed commentary)
Back in middle school, my best friend Jillian and I were self-professed PBAs (Prison Break Addicts). Every Monday night at 8:00, she and I would plant ourselves onto our respective couches, telephones in hand, and tune in to watch our … Continue reading
Response (3/29/10)
I love Maryam’s poem because it reflected the different perspective of immigrants and people in general. In response, I am writing about my own experience as an immigrant when I first came to America: “Scentless flowers and tasteless food, even … Continue reading
3/29
Each of the narrators of this week’s readings had a different experience with New York; however, for the most part, they all have one thing in common – once they came, they didn’t want to leave. In her spark, Shirley … Continue reading
3/29/11
The pull to America is greater than to any other place. Coming to America, people could find work and a way to support their families. It was an opportunity to start a new life, in a seemingly better place. To … Continue reading
Response 3/29
Like Shirley said, from our readings it can be seen that immigration does provide life into a neighborhood. I think at times the immigration of ethnic groups are definitely what makes neighborhoods alive and more interactive. I think of Piri … Continue reading
Spark: Words from a rhyming maniac
Enjoy: As I walked along merrily one day I saw something that made me want to stay I came upon two men going at it like hen Listening and laughing, I took out my pen Here, my fellow reader, was … Continue reading
Spark- 3/29
As we learned from Joe Salvo in the Seminar 2 Common Event, immigration gives life to a neighborhood. In The Tenants of East Harlem, we can clearly see how the different groups of immigrants in East Harlem make the neighborhood … Continue reading
